Day 1 | 22 SEPTEMBER 2025 Her Power. Africa’s Future. 07:30 - 08:30
Registration & Refreshments
08:30 - 08:40
Moderators Welcome | Gugulethu Mfuphi, South African award winning Broadcaster & Financial journalist
08:40 - 08:45
Organisers Welcome Address | Ralf Fletcher, CEO, Topco Media
08:50 - 09:00
Host Province Address |Nonnie Kubeka, Executive Director: Gauteng Convention and Events Bureau
09:00 - 09:10
Standard Bank Address | Simone Cooper, Head, Business and Commercial Banking South Africa, Standard Bank Group
09:10 - 09:15
Merseta Keynote Address |Disa Mpande, CFO, merSETA
09:15 - 09:45
Opening Panel Discussion | Catalysts of Change: Women Entrepreneurs Redefining Africa’s Growth Story This powerful kickoff will spotlight bold women who are challenging entrenched norms and building impactful ventures, from side hustles to multinational enterprises. Panelists will unpack how inclusive leadership, access to capital, and ecosystem support enable women to catalyze transformative change across communities and industries. Moderator: Gugulethu Mfuphi, South African award winning Broadcaster & Financial journalist Panelists: ● Naledzani Mosomane, Head Enterprise and Supplier Development, Business and Commercial Banking, Standard Bank South Africa ● Thelma Bamhare, Programme Lead, Graça Machel Trust ● Jackie Motsepe, COO, KwaZulu-Natal Tourism And Film Authority ● Adv. Nthabiseng Sepanya Mogale, Chairperson, Commission For Gender Equality